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We are welcoming help with our projects at our home and garden in Poceirão, semi rural Portugal

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    Description

    Hi, I am Mandy & English & my husband is Philippe & he is Dutch. We have been in Portugal for over 30 years. We have had great summers in the past with our Workaways here in Portugal, so we would like to do it again. We love to socialise & meet new people from all over the world.

    We bought a property, but it was just 4 walls & a roof, so a lot of work, but now, the inside is complete, so it is the outside we need help with to make it into a lovely outside space. Lots of painting still needs to be done, gardening & weeding.
    We would like people who are all-rounders and can turn their hands to anything, some experience DIY would be useful.... Handy with a paintbrush, & enjoys working outside.

    We have a very calm approach to life. Our home is very tranquil, in a wonderful area of Portugal.
    We are in a semi-rural location, but not far from Setúbal or Pinhal Novo

    So if you are fun and energetic and up for a new challenge, we look forward to hearing from you :o)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Movies & TV
    Pets
    Cooking & food
    Photography
    Gardening
    Art & design
    Books
    DIY & crafts
    History
    Plant care
    Events & social
    Culture
    Charity work
    Writing
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We both love to meet new people our home used to be a guesthouse so we are used to having people come and stay. We are English & Dutch so not a typical household in Portugal... We love all things oriental/Asian and our home is a true reflection of that.

  • Help

    Help

    Things outside are taking shape with the new garden, etc., but still lots to sort, paint and organise, & of course, weeding is always on the agenda, but we are laying gravel instead! So we would like to finish off the garden areas.

    It is helpful that you can cook, as this will make life more flexible for you. I work from home now, but Philippe is out at work all day. Of course, there are times when there is no work, so you will have plenty of time to go out and about, explore and have your own time. We do not want this to be all work and no enjoyment. Our new location is a little more rural than our last location, but only 10 minutes from the nearest village and 20 minutes from the nearest town ( Pinhal Novo) Lots of horses and cows as neighbours :)

    You need to use your initiative as you will be on your own a lot of the time... as we work full-time...
    Please be honest about your skills,

    So lots of great things to do :) Throughout our year, it has been great so far & our volunteers have really helped us. _/|\_

    We look forward to hearing from you
    Thanks
    M & P

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You would have your own double bedroom with wifi. There is also plenty of outside space so if you want to pitch a tent or a camper you would be most welcome. Our new home is shaping up nicely, very comfy all on one level, during the summer we spend most of our time outside.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The area is beautiful and close to some amazing beaches, close to Palmela, Setubal, and Lisbon is only 40 minutes away. Plenty of places to go & explore & enjoy your time.
    We look forward to meeting you.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    we have good wifi in the house.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is plenty of space if you want to park up your camper van.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Red

    Red is a very calm cat who loves his food... 11 years old.

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The image depicts a man standing in front of a red-framed building, surrounded by plants and wooden structures, with a ladder and paintbrush nearby.
The image depicts three individuals standing in front of a serene garden backdrop, featuring a statue of Buddha and lush greenery. The scene exudes tranquility and harmony.
The image depicts a man standing in a garden, intently working on a project at a wooden workbench, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a photo, with the man on the left and the woman on the right, both wearing casual clothing. The background is a plain wall.
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The image depicts two men standing together in front of a white fence, with one wearing a hat and the other with long blonde hair, both facing the camera.
The image depicts two women in a hot tub, surrounded by a bamboo wall and yellow flowers, with a serene and relaxing atmosphere.
Two shirtless men stand on ladders, working on a white fence with a wire mesh, in a grassy area with a house and clear blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman standing side-by-side in a garden, each holding a gardening tool, posing for the camera with a relaxed demeanor.
The image depicts two men working on a wooden structure in a garden setting, with one man shirtless and the other wearing blue jeans.

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